Children's Senior Support Worker

I have an INCREDIBLE opportunity for an ENTHUSIASTIC and OUTGOING individual to join a children's residential service in Ely, Cambridgeshire as a Children's Senior Support Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 years with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full UK manual driver's licence**
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

Job Title: Children's Senior Support Worker
Salary: £32,608 - £36,825 (sleep allowance included)
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB7 Postcode)
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off (8am - 11pm sleep 7am - 11pm sleep 7am - 8.30am)

Benefits:

• Opportunity to complete the NVQ qualifications - fully funded!!!
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Getting paid to play computer games and go to theme parks!!!
• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants and cinemas
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Responsibilities:

• To lead by example and support the management team to run the shift
• Take greater responsibility for mentoring and supporting newer staff members
• To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
• To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintain a safe environment for the young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
• Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Children's Senior Support Worker, or with Young People is ESSENTIAL
• Level 3 qualification for Children and Young People is ESSENTIAL
• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is ESSENTIAL
• You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people from time to time.
• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must be able to commute to Ely, Cambridgeshire

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people, whilst continuing a career path as a Children's Senior Support Worker - this is the job for you!

Click apply today!!